LG G5 updates: Device to be revealed later this year, will feature iris recognition capabilities

The LG G4 may soon see its successor, the LG G5, released later this yearLG

LG has impressed consumers year after year with its G-series smartphone releases. The company has been known to give consumers what they want, in terms of their mobile devices.

The LG G4 was released earlier this year and was met with positive response from consumers. However, instead of celebrating their success, it seems that the company has already been hard at work on the G4's successor.

LG is said to be releasing a high-end device later this year. According to speculations, LG will unveil the LG G4 Pro or may opt to introduce the much-anticipated G5 smartphone.

LG is finally planning to integrate biometric scanning into their upcoming smartphone release. The company has been developing iris recognition capabilities for the LG G5.

This feature may be necessary for future Android devices in order to keep up with the Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay features that will debut in the coming months.

According to Korean publication WhoWired, LG has teamed up with Irience, a Korean-based firm that specialized in biometrics. Irience had recently demonstrated its retina scanner optimized for a 30 cm recognition range. LG is apparently working on optimizing the algorithmic process to allow retina recognition from a 50 cm arms-length distance.

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LG G5 users will be able to authorize money transfers or log in to websites by scanning their eyes using their smartphone cameras.

While the G5's specifications have yet to be confirmed, it is reported that the smartphone will feature a 5.6-inch Quad HD display with a Full HD 2560 x 1440 screen resolution and a 545 ppi pixel density. A Sapphire screen will also protect the screen.

The device will be powered by an octa-core 2.9 GHz Snapdragon Qualcomm 810 processor with 3 or 4 GB of RAM. The G5 may also feature a 4,000 mAh battery, with wireless charging capabilities.

The rumored smartphone will also have three versions, with either 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB of internal memory. A microSD slot will also allow for up to 128 GB of expandable memory.

The G5 has been speculated to feature a 20 MP rear camera and a 5.1 MP 3D front camera.

According to PCAdvisor, the upcoming LG phone will use a 3D front camera that is similar to Intel's RealSense camera that allows for facial recognition.

The G5 will also integrate features that will be compatible with the LG smartwatches. The G5 will also be equipped with the latest Android OS.

It has been speculated that the LG G5 may be unveiled later this year and scheduled to be shipped to consumers early next year.

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